Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,

5i talks alot about "momentum" behind stocks. Increasing volume + increasing price = good situation.

Are there one or two indicators you recommend to monitor momentum? I'm thinking of things like the True Strength Index, On Balance Volume, Williams Accumulation/Distribution, etc. I might be way of, but am hoping to use one or two that I can review to assess where an equity might be going.

Thanks,

Cam.

Q: I own Birchcliff and at a loss currently. Debating to average down and make it a 5% holding in a diversified portfolio. I do own tourmaline which is 1% and it is down as well. So far my bet on NG is not working but if i hold on to the survivors things should turn around. Is Birchcliff worth the risk at a 5% holding assuming it can last on current prices of NG.

Q: with avo recent large contracts would you consider it a strong buy
and when do they report fourth quarter. thanks donald.

Q: Could I get your top two picks for Canadian DIVIDEND GROWTH stocks that are large cap and non-financial.
Thanx Ron

Q: Thank you for all your solid advice - you really provide a great service. I am concerned about the lack of activity/inaction with GUD. Is there a timeframe you deem appropriate before you downgrade this company due to inactivity?

Q: nafta gets scrapped? besides magna, the lumber industry, and many other exporters dealing with the U.S., COULD THIS IMPACT THE ENTIRE CANADIAN STOCK MARKET I think the market is taking this issue too lightly Most of us have recenly profited from a bull market Is it time to cash in most of our chips or are there parts of the market we can buy that will not be effected by nafta bad news?

Q: What are your thoughts on DBO these days and if one was to sell what would you recommend as a replacement in a TFSA. Thanks

Q: With Savaria being in an industry with tailwinds might a larger medical services try and asquire them?? Thx

Q: I’ve been very impressed with you guys on bnn as as well as direction and opinions to questions asked here. Very pleased with your suggestions and commentary. I just sold vee at a substantial profit.
I’ve moved in a more conservative direction. Really don’t need to make a lot of money just keep what I’ve got. Maybe some additional income to supplement my pensions etc. I now have over 30% of my portfolio in cash. I can’t seem to find a good value play. I have enough preferred shares. Don’t like gics or bonds.

Q: I have been holding STN for a while and it has been going sideways for about 4 years with mediocre fundamentals. Do you think a switch into CAE would make sense at this time or do you find CAE too expensive? Would you recommend any other replacement or better stick with STN?
Thanks

Q: Alaris just keeps dropping. Bought in my RRSP for dividend and growth.
Down 30%
Small part (1.5%) of portfolio getting smaller all the time.
Market doesn't like this company anymore
Dividend cut coming?
More competition?
More trouble with investments?
If you owned what would you do?
Thanks
Derek

Q: Please give me your updated comments on their latest earning and prospects for the future. The stock seems to be gaining momentum.
cheers

Q: CNR has had a downturn to under $100 ... Is there some problem causing this . Do you feel it is a good buy here ? ... it just reversed direction

Q: Morning,

The stocks mentioned are examples of Canadian stories that remarkable runs in recent years. PHO had an amazing 2017 and obviously CXR made those who sold high a ton of money. Same with CRH. Question is, for 2018, can you name 3 Canadian stocks that may be under the radar but could emerge as darlings once better known? Specific interest would be in stocks with proven assets or concepts more so than those waiting for a stroke of luck like a drug approval or patent.

Thanks!

Q: Hi there,

I haven't seen any coverage of this until something on a popular investment site the other day. LAS.A has gone from $80 to $256 in 5 years but seems to be completely unknown. It was just touted as a great growth stock for the next year. Does it offer value at $250/share? Any catalysts for growth to continue? Finally, Buy, sell or hold and why?

Thanks!

Q: Could you update on PMT (perpetual energy) bought some in Dec. can't understand they keep dropping . Is it just the price of gas or is it something I'm missing (good management I think).
Also would like your general opinion on gas stocks (PONY, BNP, KELT, etc.)

Q: I am a retired, conservative, dividend income investor with a company pension, CPP and 30% fixed income (annuities, Fisgard Capital) and equities comprised of 15% MFs, 15% ETFs (ZLB, ZWC, ZWE, XIT) and 40% mostly blue chip stocks (BCE, BNS, RY, TRP, ECI, FTS, ALA, CGX, AQN, AD, NFI, CSH, PBH, ABT, etc).

I have owned PBH since $17 (now $103) and have trimmed it 14 times! It is still a full position. When I compare it to NWC, NWC's metrics indicate much better value (P/E, P/BV, P/CF, P/S, Beta), not to mention a 4.4% dividend vs PBH's at 1.6%. However, PBH has demonstrated incredible growth so far. So, I thought about swapping out of PBH and into NWC...simple, right? To get the same annual dividend, I'd only need to deploy 1/3 of the capital. Nope...massive capital gain!

I know there is no escaping the tax man. Any suggestions...aside from being more aggressive in reducing my PBH position over the next few years, while building a NWC position? Thanks...Steve

Q: Can I get your assessment of this company in light of cannacord's recent endorsement as a promising stock for this year (being mindful that it's price jump today has breached the analysts' target price for the year) . Financial Post also noted that iAnthus' inclusion on the upcoming mjna growers index etf may impact its performance to the upside. Your valued thoughts pls

Q: Thoughts of their purchase of office buildings announced after the close yesterday?

Q: What are your thoughts on Supernus Pharmaceuticals? Does insider selling concern you? What would be an appropriate weighting for an aggressive portfolio? Does the positive price action provide insight to additional short term gains? Thanks